Adrian Parsons is continuing his fast indefinitely. He told The Associated Press he still feels strong and has had no significant medical issues. And he's still hoping that Congress will take action to address voting rights for the District before leaving for its winter recess.

The hunger strikers are also preparing an online petition for representation with a goal of collecting 601,000 signatures -- one for every District resident.

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